Prescott, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prescott, Linn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prescott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Linn forecast zone and Linn County — the most common reported hazard around Prescott, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Apr 2026 | Jun 30, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Apr 2019 | Jul 1, 2007 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 17, 2022 · 4 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Linn forecast zone and Linn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Prescott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles north-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Prescott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 57 mi north-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 91 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 105 mi northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Prescott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prescott, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 28, 2007, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 12, 2006.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Prescott's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Prescott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prescott, KS?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles north-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prescott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prescott the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prescott free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Prescott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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